in PH 2023 ( school Poems ) PH 2023 ( School Poets ) Poets of Al Diyafah High School School Genre - Environment School Genre - Tolerance

Rose

In a garden of ecstasy and beauty. 

The rose receives some praise,

But when it stands next to the daisy, 

The two became complementary. 

The leaves of the roses could bow, 

and it would receive the most light. 

However, when black dahlia sets to bow, 

it will begin to wither out of fright. 

If the rose becomes too greedy, 

It’s bone may start to bend. 

It’s beauty may begin to swell,

And it’s sweet scent,

obscured by a moist smell.

If the rose becomes too greedy,

Growing tall like poison ivy.

It may take in too much light,

And very well, initiate an interminable death fight.

About the Poet 

Sim Rui Ying is currently studying in Year 10 at Diyafah International School, Abu Dhani. As a hobby she pursues drawing, and her spare time enjoys the company of her peers. ‘The Rose’ penned by her is to make society aware of the consequences of committing evil deeds. She is ecstatic to present her work at Poetic Heart, 2023.